Official documentation
Voice typing isn't working in Windows
Microsoft, Microsoft Support, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Microsoft's troubleshooting page for voice typing in Windows 11. It lists the error messages for microphone access and language, and what to check when text does not appear.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Microsoft documentation for Windows 11. Error text and menu paths can change with later Windows updates.
Facts taken from this source
- If nothing appears in the text box after you speak, Microsoft says to adjust the input level of your microphone.
“Adjust the input level of your microphone.” (Text doesn't appear after speaking)
- When voice typing enters the wrong words, Microsoft suggests trying a headset or external microphone if you are using the built-in microphone.
“If using a built-in mic, consider trying again with a headset or external mic.” (Words aren't entered correctly)
- Microsoft's troubleshooting steps for voice typing start by asking you to select the microphone you want to use in Settings, under System, Sound, Input.
“Make sure the microphone you want to use is selected in Settings.” (Before you start)
- Microsoft says that if the words you speak are not entered correctly, you should check the voice typing language: press the Windows logo key + Spacebar and choose one of your available languages.
“press Windows logo key + Spacebar and choose one of your available languages.” (Words aren't entered correctly)
- If you use the built-in microphone and voice typing does not work well, Microsoft suggests trying a headset or external microphone.
“If using a built-in mic, consider trying again with a headset or external mic.” (Text doesn't appear after speaking)
- Microsoft says voice typing is not available when the current language is not supported, and tells you to install a supported language.
“Voice typing isn't available in the current language.” (Error messages)
- Microsoft says voice typing needs microphone access, which you turn on under Privacy & security, Microphone.
“You'll need to turn this on in settings to use speech to text.” (Error messages)
- Microsoft's voice typing troubleshooting says to make sure the microphone you want to use is selected in Settings.
“Make sure the microphone you want to use is selected in Settings.” (Voice typing isn't working: first checks)
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